National Book Month 2021

● Elizabeth Hill ● October 15, 2021 ● Featured News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

October is National Book Month! The importance of the written word cannot be overstated. The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College has long been the lead agent for education and leader development in the Army, and has produced countless soldiers, statesmen, scholars, and authors. The CGSC Foundation is proud… Read More

National Nonprofit Day

● Elizabeth Hill ● August 17, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

The CGSC Foundation is a nonprofit doing great things for great people. We support the Soldiers, families, faculty, and staff of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth through multiple programs, including those outlined below. On National Nonprofit Day, we invite you to learn more about… Read More

Honor Purple Heart Recipients Past and Present

● Elizabeth Hill ● August 7, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

On August 7, we honor Purple Heart recipients who walk among us…and we also remember all those that have gone before. The Purple Heart has been awarded in one form or another in recognition of merit since the 1780s, and now honors those wounded on the battlefield or who lost… Read More

Silver Star Service Banner Day 2021

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 1, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

On Silver Star Service Banner Day, we recognize those who have served our nation gallantly and remember the sacrifices of our wounded and ill veterans. The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration for valor in combat. Many Silver Star recipients are interred at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, including… Read More

Iran: from the Inside Out – April 22

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 15, 2021 ● Events Past Events ● No Comments

The International Relations Council (IRC) will host Iran: From the Inside Out on Thursday, April 22, 2021. The IRC will host the presentation online via Zoom 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Central). The timing of this colloquium is intentional – the U.S. is at a critical juncture. The new Biden… Read More

National Library Workers Day

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 6, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

Today, April 6, is National Library Workers Day. The CGSC Foundation would like to say a special “Thank You!” to Sierra Hochstatter, Community Technician at the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library at Fort Leavenworth. The Foundation has worked closely with Sierra over the past year to make sure the… Read More

Foundation celebrates Month of the Military Child

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 1, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

April is Month of the Military Child. For many military families, their time at Fort Leavenworth is a respite from multiple deployments and time away from their loved ones. These challenges can be especially tough for children. Recognizing the unique burden military dependent children bear, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established… Read More

CGSC Foundation gift shop features local artists

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 1, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

March is National Craft Month. The Craft & Hobby Association created National Craft Month in 1994 to help people rediscover and learn about the benefits of crafting. This month is also a great time to celebrate the artists and creators that bring color and beauty into our lives. The CGSC… Read More

Medal of Honor Day 2021

● Elizabeth Hill ● March 25, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

Today we recognize and honor the heroism and sacrifice of those who have received the Medal of Honor – the highest and most prestigious award for valor that may be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Fort Leavenworth community is fortunate that two living Medal… Read More

CGSC Foundation supports absolutely incredible kids!

● Elizabeth Hill ● March 18, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

The third Thursday in March is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®! Today is a day to celebrate kids and to tell the young people in your life what makes them incredible. Over the years, the CGSC Foundation has been fortunate to support countless incredible kids through our family programs, including the… Read More